Celeb Grads
Megan thee stallion is earning a degree in what field?
Health Care
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
When is the best time to begin preparing for college?
Anytime
What Does "BON"stand for ?
Bronx Opportunity Network
This Pulitzer Prize-winning author enrolled in Howard University in 1949; she earned a bachelor’s degree in English in 1953 and a master’s in 1955.
Tony Morrison
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
At CUNY some colleges participate in what is called a 2:2 transfer process. Name at least one ?
Bronx Community College
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
BON partners with which of these three colleges ?
Bronx Community College,Borough of Manhattan Community College, and Hostos Community College
This rapper went to St.John's university where he majored in communications and business. In 2007 he released his first mixtape the same year he graduated and was then recognized by Jay-Z
J. Cole
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
This program is offered to students at the 2 and 4 year level who wish to gain paid internship experience through CUNY.
CUNY Service Corps
this college system has recently waived entrance exams during the COVID-19 pandemic
CUNY
How many years has BronxWorks Had the BON Program?
10 years
This well known rapper initially attended the university of phoenix studying psychology and then was awarded an honorary degree from University of Houston in2008
Lil Wayne
This type of student aid is available for those who are attempting at least 3-6 credits.What is it called ?
Aid for Part-time study
name at least 2 common reasons people withdraw or take a leave of absence from school?
Employment
Taking care of family/loved ones
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
What is the BON Program's goal ?
To provide 1st year support to new college students so they stay on track to graduate
This NFL player plays for the NY giants and attended the university of Massachusetts
Victor Cruz
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?
$23,000
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)
This form allows your BON counselor to advocate to your colleges registrar, financial aid office, and with you academic advisor on your behalf. What is it called ?